Arab and Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu's statement about "Greater Israel" as a threat to the peace and security of the region

After the recent statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the concept of a "Greater Israel", an international reaction broke out, especially among Arab and Islamic states. In a joint statement, the League of Arab States (LAS) and more than 30 Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Netanyahu's words, calling them a direct threat to the national security of Arab countries and regional peace.

According to representatives of the Arab League and the Arab parliament, such statements represent an attempt to expand the territory of Israel at the expense of sovereign states and Palestinian lands, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This, in their opinion, leads to the destabilization of the region and violates international law.

The Foreign Ministers and parliamentary representatives stressed that such ambitions are provocative and threaten the security of millions of people. They called on the international community, including the UN, to intervene to stop such plans and contribute to the restoration of peace and stability.

The Arab countries' reaction reflects deep concern about the continuation of Israel's expansion policy and settlement programs, which they consider to be the main obstacle to a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Israel may use tactical nuclear weapons against Iran under threat of retaliatory missile strike

 Israel is considering the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons against Iran in case the situation gets out of control and the country fails to withstand an Iranian retaliatory missile strike, sources say. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Iran has approached the "point of no return" in its nuclear program, possessing sufficient reserves of enriched uranium to produce up to 15 nuclear warheads. Israel announced the elimination of leading nuclear scientists and attacks on key elements of Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure.

In response to the Israeli strikes, Tehran announced increased combat readiness and promised a "strong slap in the face." At the same time, Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace and activated a missile attack warning system. With the threat mounting and a possible large-scale retaliatory strike, Israel is considering all options, including the use of tactical nuclear weapons if national security is threatened.

Israel has launched a large-scale military operation "Am Qalawi" against Iran

 

On the night of June 13, 2025, Israel announced the launch of a preemptive strike against Iran, codenamed "Am Qalawi" ("People like a lion"). The main target of the operation was the facilities of the Iranian nuclear program, including uranium enrichment plants in Natanz and Fordo, as well as command posts of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), missile bases and air defense facilities in various regions of the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation is aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear potential and preventing the creation of nuclear weapons. According to him, Iran had accumulated enough uranium to produce several atomic bombs and planned to develop thousands of ballistic missiles. The Israeli Air Force attacked key facilities, as well as leading Iranian nuclear scientists, including Fereydoun Abbasi, the former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. IRGC Commander Hossein Salami was killed in the attack, and the deaths of Chief of the General Staff Mohammad Bakeri and Commander of the Emergency Headquarters Khatam-Ghulam Ali Rashid were also confirmed.

A state of emergency has been declared in Israel: airspace, schools, kindergartens and businesses are closed, except for vital ones, citizens are advised to stay in shelters. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz called the strike preemptive and warned of possible retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the United States did not participate in the strikes and does not support them, but called on Iran to refrain from attacking American forces in the region. Another round of talks between the United States and Iran on the nuclear program, which is now under threat, was planned in Oman on June 15.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has promised a harsh response to Israeli strikes, calling Israel's actions a "heinous crime" and saying the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces will not leave Israel unpunished. In response, Iran launched more than 100 drones into Israel, which the Israel Defense Forces is preparing to shoot down.

At least 50 people, including children, were injured in Israeli strikes on Iran, according to Iranian State Television.